Summer shorts from a company known mostly to backcountry skiers? Yup! These are the best do-everything, comfortable, and lightweight athletic shorts I’ve ever used. Whether mountain biking, running, hiking, backpacking, or climbing, the Dynafit Shore U Shorts get to work. They have zippered hip pockets to stash valuables and a large cargo pocket on either leg that’s secured via a hook-and-loop closure (think Velcro) that seals well and provides easy access. My biggest gripe: The back vent near the waist sometimes catches on my mountain bike seat when I have to get over the rear wheel. [$130, Dynafit.com] — Ryan Dionne, digital brand manager